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Installation [12/2019 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL BACK DOOR STAY STOPPER 

    See step  1

  2. INSTALL BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY LOWER BRACKET 

    See step  2

  3. INSTALL BACK DOOR DAMPER STAY UPPER BRACKET 
    1. Clean the 2 bolt holes on the vehicle body.
    2. Apply adhesive to the threads of the 2 bolts.

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

    3. Install the back door damper stay upper bracket with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf/cm, 71 in.lbf) 

  4. INSTALL BACK DOOR STAY ASSEMBLY 
    NOTE:
    • Avoid touching the piston rod as much as possible to prevent foreign matter from attaching to it. Be sure to hold the cylinder while servicing.
    • Do not wear cotton gloves or other similar materials when handling the piston rod. Fibers may attach to the rod and result in gas leaks.
    • Do not apply any horizontal load to the door stay in order to prevent the piston rod from deforming.
    1. Engage the 2 ball joints to install the back door stay assembly.
      GTY843634Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Install the back door stay assembly while supporting the back door by hand.

    2. Check that the ball joints are engaged securely and the back door stay assembly cannot be pulled off.
  5. ADJUST BACK DOOR 

    HINT: 

    When the back door upper stopper cushion or back door damper stay lower bracket is removed, it is necessary to perform back door position adjustment.

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT [12/2019 - ] 

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